Thinking and knowing

Synonyms for planning

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 2, Treeline · 1 sense · noun · Reason line included

The sensenounTier 2, TreelineThinking and knowing

the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

preparation

Same sentence, swapped: His preparation for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for planning as it is used in the sentence above.

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trial

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sciencenounskillability to produce solutions in some problem domainTreeline sectornounspherea particular aspect of life or activityTreeline settlementnounresolutionsomething settled or resolvedTreelineHas a reason line sharpadjectivekeenhaving or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctionsTreelineHas a reason line associationnounconnectionthe process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imaginationTreelineHas a reason line assumeverbtaketake on a certain form, attribute, or aspectFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line auditverbinspectexamine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verificationRidgelineHas a reason line advancenoun, adjectiveriseincrease in price or valueFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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